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Solar Power in 57256 (Ortley, SD)

Solar Energy in 57256

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Solar Panels in 57256

Solar panels in 57256 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 57256

The total length of the day in 57256 (Ortley, SD) today (April 03, 2025) will be 12 hours and 59 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 57256 (Ortley, SD)

Solar Energy Data for 57256

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Solar Energy Analysis for 57256

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Solar Energy Glossary

Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI)

Global Horizontal Irradiance: The total amount of solar radiation that is received per unit area by a surface that is always positioned in a horizontal manner.

Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI)

Direct Normal Irradiance: The total amount of solar radiation received per unit area by a surface that is always perpendicular to the sun rays that come in a straight line from the direction of the sun at its current position in the sky.

Average Tilt at Latitude (ATaL)

Average Tilt at Latitude: The total amount of solar radiation received per unit area by a surface that is tilted toward the equator at an angle equal to the current latitude. ATaL will often produce the optimum energy output.

Solar Radiation Levels in 57256

Solar Radiation Data in 57256

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 57256

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Solar Power Comparison: 57256 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 57256

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Solar Power: 57256 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 57256 solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). ^[1]

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Solar Data & Statistics for 57256

Sunrise / Sunset in 57256

Sunrise/Sunset for April 03, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:02 am
- Sunset: 8:01 pm
- Length of Day: 12:59

Best Months for Solar in 57256

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Solar Panel Installs in 57256

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Solar Power Output in 57256

The Power of Solar in 57256

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 57256. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 57256. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 57256

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Weather Forecast for 57256 ^[5]

Thu Apr 3

33°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 34°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 100%
Cloud cover: 61%

Fri Apr 4

32°F

Light Snow
Min: 23°F
Max: 32°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 100%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat Apr 5

32°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 16°F
Max: 33°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 9%

Sun Apr 6

34°F

Light Snow
Min: 20°F
Max: 38°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 102%
Cloud cover: 99%

Mon Apr 7

26°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 20°F
Max: 29°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 67%

Tue Apr 8

29°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 18°F
Max: 33°F

Light breeze: 7 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 9%

More about 57256

About 57256

The ZIP code 57256 is associated with the city of Ortley in Roberts County in South Dakota.

57256 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 57256, or for more solar-related resources for SD, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.